Chêne Bleu - Héloïse 2015 (750ml)

Continue Shopping Add to Wish List

Email Sent

Price: $94.95

In Mixed Case: $85.46

Qty:   Add to Cart

Producer	Chêne Bleu
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Varietal	Syrah,  Grenache,  Viognier
Vintage	2015
Sku	82773
Size	750ml

 

Winemaker Notes

Héloïse d’Argenteuil, brilliant disciple-turned-lover of Pierre Abélard, fearless and forward-thinking. Showcasing the elegance and restraint of cooler-climate Syrah, with some fleshy Grenache and a touch of Roussanne to add floral aromatics.

A luxurious red, showing the distinct terroir. Displays tarragon & anise and olive tapenade that infuse a base of fragrant cherry pie, pepper and licorice. Round and rich, this still has a lot of structure and impressive depth, with resolved tannins softened by time. 

HÉLOÏSE 2006

VINEYARD NOTES

Vines: Grenache, 25 years old, north-west facing at 530 m. Syrah, 40+ years old south-west facing at 540 m.

Soil: Argilo-calcaire (clay and limestone), and very stony.

Treatments: No synthetic treatments used; biodynamic principles ensure health of vine and soil.

Oak aged: 11 months in all new fine French oak (our first vintage)

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: Deep ruby/purple color to the rim.

Nose: Rich aromatic and focused with plenty of black fruit, smoke and black pepper, delivering a ripe mass of black fruit compote, cedar and spice.

Palate: A powerful wine, yet well balanced and structured with fine velvet tannins.  The ripe Grenache element gives glimpses of red fruits amongst the dark flavors of the Syrah.